This is the current affairs 5 to 8 September 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. The “Correct The Map” resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) primarily concerns correcting the incorrect size of which landmass on the Mercator map?
a. Antarctica
b. Australia
c. South America
d. Greenland
Answer: d. Greenland (The proposal was introduced by the country of Togo, under which there was a call to adopt the Equal Earth Projection map)
– The issue of changing the map in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is related to the correct and fair representation of the size of continents on the world map.
– In September 2026, a non-binding proposal named “Correct The Map” was introduced under the leadership of the African country Togo and with the support of the African Union, which was passed by the UNGA.
Main reasons for the controversy and change:
– Deficiencies of the Mercator Projection: For nearly 450 years (since 1569), the map created by the 16th-century Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator has been used throughout the world. It was designed for maritime navigation, but when representing the Earth on flat paper, areas near the Equator appeared smaller and countries toward the poles appeared much larger.
– Difference in size: On the Mercator map, Greenland appears to be as large as the continent of Africa, whereas in reality Africa is about 14 times larger than Greenland. Similarly, Europe and North America appeared much larger on the map than their actual sizes.
– Cognitive Justice: African countries argued that this old map had promoted a colonial mindset and geographical bias toward Third World countries for centuries.
New map and voting
– Equal Earth Projection: The United Nations has now called for the adoption of the ‘Equal Earth Projection’ developed in 2018, which shows the actual size and area of all continents in an accurate balance.
– Voting result: 164 countries, including India, voted in support of this proposal.
– Opposition from the United States: The United States (US) was the only country to vote against the proposal, while 6 countries (Israel, Ukraine, Argentina, Paraguay, Hungary, Micronesia) did not participate in the voting. The United States called it an “ideological agenda” and said that the United Nations should focus on real global issues rather than historical maps.
Will the United Nations (UN) issue any map?
– The United Nations (UN) itself will not establish any new political boundaries or issue a new land map.
– UN’s role is not to print maps: The United Nations (UNGA) is not a mapping agency, so the UN is not itself printing and issuing any new map.
– The design has already been selected: The proposal passed in the UNGA on 4 September 2026 recommended the ‘Equal Earth’ map, which had already been developed by international cartographers in 2018.
– Guidelines will be issued: The UN’s own branch, the ‘UN Cartographic Section’, will now adopt the Equal Earth format for use in its official publications, conferences, and displays used in UN buildings.
– Advisory Proposal (Non-Binding): The UN’s proposal is like a ‘recommendation’. It encourages member countries, platforms such as Google Maps, and educational publishers (such as NCERT and National Geographic) to also implement the Equal Earth model in their maps.
Who will make the map and which format will be used?
– No new map will be created: There is no need for any new cartography (map-making) for this.
– The ‘Equal Earth Projection’ prepared in 2018 by German-American cartographers Bojan Šavrič and Bernhard Jenny will itself be considered the official standard.
– Cartographers and map publishers: ‘National Geographic’, the ‘UN Cartographic Section’, ‘OpenStreetMap’, and major mapping agencies around the world (such as the Survey of India, Ordnance Survey, etc.) will now prepare digital and printed maps based on this data model.
How will the map be created? (Technical method)
– Equal-area mathematical model: A special mathematical formula is used to transform the spherical Earth (3D) onto a flat (2D) sheet of paper.
– Correct proportion of area: In the Equal Earth Projection, the area of every continent and country is shown in full proportion to its actual land area (Square Kilometers).
– Balance in distortion: There is minor stretching near the North/South Poles, but the correct size of continents is presented without distorting their original shapes.
How and where will this new map be implemented?
– Official documents of the United Nations: Only Equal Earth maps will now be used in publications, reports, and on the walls of UN HQ (New York) and all its organs (UNICEF, UNESCO, etc.).
– School education and books: Under the proposal, member countries have been urged to improve their educational curricula. Countries such as France and Togo have started including maps using the Equal Earth Projection instead of the Mercator Projection in their school textbooks.
– Digital platforms: Google Maps already shows a Globe view when zoomed out globally so that sizes are represented correctly. Other 2D online mapping tools are now also adopting this projection as the default.
Feature: Shape of the map
– Old (Mercator Map): Completely rectangular
– New (Equal Earth Map): Oval/curved edges like the Robinson map
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2. What was the primary objective of the official clarification issued by India following the vote on the “Correct The Map” resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?
a. To make the use of only the ‘Equal Earth Projection’ mandatory with India’s map
b. To clarify that the proposal relates only to the proportion of area and does not affect India’s sovereign boundaries
c. To support the opposition of the United States
d. To change the rules of maritime navigation globally
Answer: b. To clarify that the proposal relates only to the proportion of area and does not affect India’s sovereign boundaries
– After voting in favor of the “Correct The Map” resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations had to issue an Explanation of Vote.
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There were two main reasons for India issuing this clarification:
Protection of National Sovereignty and Borders (Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh)
– India’s position: India clarified that the UNGA proposal is related only to correctly showing the proportional size (Equal Area) of continents/landmasses globally, and not to political boundaries.
– Unacceptable depiction: India stated unequivocally that India’s official map represents its sovereignty. The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India, and any misleading or incorrect depiction of India’s map in any new format or projection is unacceptable.
Avoiding the imposition of any one specific map (such as Equal Earth)
– Technical clarity: The proposal mentioned the ‘Equal Earth Projection’ developed in 2018. India clarified that it supports the idea of showing the world using equal areas (Equal-Area Concept), rather than making any particular patented or specific map (Equal Earth) mandatory.
– Autonomy: India did not want to bind its educational requirements (such as NCERT) and cartographic institutions (such as the Survey of India) to any one specific private/international map model.
– Core message of the Ministry of External Affairs: India is in favor of fair geographical representation of the world, but there can be no compromise on India’s national boundaries and sovereignty (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity).
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3. Who was made the new Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar in September 2026?
a. Dr. Dinesh Sharma
b. Dr. Vijay Verma
c. Dr. Vishakha Kumari
d. Ajay Singh
Answer: a. Dr. Dinesh Sharma
– The President appointed Dr. Dinesh Sharma as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 5 September 2026.
– Earlier, he was a Rajya Sabha member.
– He served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2017 to 2022.
– He has been elected Mayor of Lucknow twice.
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4. UNESCO included the ‘Rangpur-Sibsagar Historical Complex’ of which state in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites?
a. Assam
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Maharashtra
d. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a. Assam
– The Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble was included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites in September 2026.
– India submitted the official nomination dossier to UNESCO for this on 19 June 2026.
About the Rangpur-Sibsagar Historical Complex
– This complex was the main center of the political and ceremonial capital of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled the Brahmaputra Valley from 1228 to 1826 CE.
– It includes unique architectural works such as Rang Ghar, Asia’s oldest surviving amphitheatre, the multi-storeyed royal palace Talatal Ghar, and the Namdang Stone Bridge.
– There are vast and magnificent man-made ponds such as Joysagar, Gaurisagar, and Sivasagar.
– The Ahom dynasty was founded in 1228 by Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha.
– Its rule ended in 1826.
– The Charaideo Moidams here were included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.
Tentative World Heritage Site (Potential/Temporary World Heritage Site)
– These are sites that have been proposed by the government of a country for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List in the future.
– They are placed on the Tentative List.
– For a site to become an official World Heritage Site, it is mandatory for it to first be on the Tentative List.
– This is an initial stage.
73 Permanent World Heritage Sites of India
1) Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh: 03/07/1998
2) Mattancherry Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala: 03/07/1998
3) Temples of Bishnupur, West Bengal: 03/07/1998
4) Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab: 05/01/2004
5) Majuli River Island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam: 02/03/2004
6) Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: 15/03/2006
7) Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh: 15/03/2006
8) Desert National Park, Rajasthan: 26/05/2009
9) Neora Valley National Park, West Bengal: 26/05/2009
10) Silk Road Sites in India, various states: 20/01/2010
11) Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad: Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Charminar, Telangana: 10/09/2010
12) Mughal Gardens of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir: 13/12/2010
13) Delhi: A Heritage City, Delhi: 22/05/2012
14) Bahai Houses of Worship, New Delhi: 15/04/2014
15) Chettinad: Cluster of Villages of Tamil Merchants, Tamil Nadu: 15/04/2014
16) Extension of the Mountain Railways of India, various states: 15/04/2014
17) Archaeological Remains of the Harappan Port-Town Lothal, Gujarat: 15/04/2014
18) Neolithic Settlement of Burzahom, Jammu and Kashmir: 15/04/2014
19) Ekamra Kshetra: Temple City, Bhubaneswar, Odisha: 15/04/2014
20) Narcondam Island: Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 15/04/2014
21) Thembang Fortified Village, Arunachal Pradesh: 15/04/2014
22) Satyagraha Sites: Sites of India’s Non-Violent Freedom Movement, various states: 15/04/2014
23) Padmanabhapuram Palace, Tamil Nadu: 15/04/2014
24) Chilika Lake, Odisha: 15/04/2014
25) Monuments of Srirangapatna Island Town, Karnataka: 15/04/2014
26) Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Tamil Nadu: 15/04/2014
27) Apatani Cultural Landscape, Arunachal Pradesh: 15/04/2014
28) Distinctive Saree Weaving Clusters of India, various states: 15/04/2014
29) Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands: Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 15/04/2014
30) Monuments and Forts of the Deccan Sultanate, various states: 15/04/2014
31) Aihole: Badami: Pattadakal: Evolution of Temple Architecture, Karnataka: 09/02/2015
32) Sites along Uttarapath, Badshahi Road, Sadak-e-Azam and Grand Trunk Road, various states: 15/04/2015
33) Cold Desert Cultural Landscape of India, Himachal Pradesh: 15/04/2015
34) Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area, Manipur: 11/03/2016
35) Garo Hills Conservation Area, Meghalaya: 26/07/2018
36) Historic Ensemble of Orchha, Madhya Pradesh: 15/04/2019
37) Satpura Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh: 13/04/2021
38) Bhedaghat: Lametaghat, Narmada Valley, Madhya Pradesh: 13/04/2021
39) Hire Benkal, Megalithic Site, Karnataka: 13/04/2021
40) Temples of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu: 13/04/2021
41) Iconic Riverfront of the Historic City of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: 13/04/2021
42) Sri Veerabhadra Temple and Monolithic Nandi, Lepakshi, Vijayanagara Sculpture and Painting Tradition, Andhra Pradesh: 17/02/2022
43) Jingkieng Jri: Cultural Landscape of Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya: 17/02/2022
44) Geomorphic Pictures of the Konkan Region of India: Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka: 17/02/2022
45) Vadnagar: A Multilayered Historic Town of Gujarat, Gujarat: 13/12/2022
46) Unakoti, Unakoti Range, Rock-Cut Sculptures and Engravings of Unakoti District, Tripura: 13/12/2022
47) Sun Temple, Modhera and its Environs, Gujarat: 13/12/2022
48) Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast of Maharashtra: Serial Nomination, Maharashtra: 03/01/2024
49) Historic Ensemble of Dhamnar, Madhya Pradesh: 08/02/2024
50) Gond Monuments of Ramnagar, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh: 08/02/2024
51) Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhojpur, Madhya Pradesh: 08/02/2024
52) Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Madhya Pradesh: 08/02/2024
53) Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh: 08/02/2024
54) Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh: 08/02/2024
55) Palaces-Forts of the Bundelas, Madhya Pradesh: 11/02/2025
56) Gupta Period Temples of North India: Serial Nomination, various states: 11/02/2025
57) Chausath Yogini Temples: Serial Nomination, various states: 11/02/2025
58) Serial Nomination of Ashokan Edict Sites along the Mauryan Routes, various states: 11/02/2025
59) Menhirs of Mudumal, Megalithic Site, Telangana: 11/02/2025
60) Kanger Valley National Park, Chhattisgarh: 11/02/2025
61) Salkhan Fossil Park, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh: 04/06/2025
62) Natural Heritage: Varkala, Kerala: 27/08/2025
63) Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills, Andhra Pradesh: 27/08/2025
64) Natural Heritage of Erra Matti Dibbalu, Andhra Pradesh: 27/08/2025
65) Caves of the Meghalaya Age, Meghalaya: 27/08/2025
66) Geological Heritage of St. Mary’s Island Group, Karnataka: 27/08/2025
67) Deccan Traps of Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra: 27/08/2025
68) Naga Hill Ophiolite, Nagaland: 27/08/2025
69) Serial Nomination of Buddhist Triangle Sites of Odisha, Odisha: 22/12/2025
70) Colonial Penal Settlement of the Andaman Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 22/05/2026
71) Nicobarese Cultural Continuity in the Central Nicobar Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 22/05/2026
72) Painted Havelis of Shekhawati, Rajasthan: 01/06/2026
73) Rangpur: Sivasagar Historic Ensemble, Assam: 19/06/2026
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5. Which Indian scientists or researchers were awarded the “Ig Nobel Prize 2026” in Chemistry?
a. Jandhyam Srikanth and Nitish Satyanarayanan
b. Sanchari Banerjee
c. Subrahmanyam Ramaswamy
d. All of the above (Jandhyam Srikanth, Nitish Satyanarayanan, Sanchari Banerjee and Subrahmanyam Ramaswamy)
Answer: d. All of the above (Jandhyam Srikanth, Nitish Satyanarayanan, Sanchari Banerjee and Subrahmanyam Ramaswamy)
– The 36th Ig Nobel Prize ceremony was held on 3 September 2026 at the Zurich Convention Center in Switzerland.
– Ten award-winning research groups were honored in fields such as Chemistry, Technology, Medicine, Soil Science, Physics, and Development, including some Indian researchers.
– Their research topic included a study of protein crystals obtained from cockroach milk and their energy content.
– Indian scientists/researchers from the Bengaluru-based Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) were part of the international team involved in the research.
– The researchers studied the Pacific beetle-like cockroach, Diploptera punctata.
– This species of cockroach is unique because it gives birth to live young.
– The team studied the protein crystals found in the milk-like substance of this cockroach.
– The study shows that these tiny protein crystals are made up of proteins, lipids, and sugars.
– These crystals reportedly contain three times more energy compared to the same quantity of mammalian milk.
– This discovery does not mean that cockroach milk will soon replace regular milk.
– Rather, it highlights the importance of studying unusual biological systems to learn about proteins and other nutrients.
Ig Nobel?
– It is an annual award given to people who conduct scientific research in an entertaining or interesting way.
– At the same time, they also make a scientific contribution to that field.
– This award is organized annually by the Annals of Improbable Research.
– Winners are not given actual money in cash, but an old Zimbabwean banknote worth 10 trillion dollars (which is now out of circulation).
– In addition, a unique handmade certificate and a humorous trophy are given.
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6. Who was posthumously awarded the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine?
a. Mickey
b. Atlant Beeri
c. Pia Viviani
d. Dr. Tokuji Unno
Answer: d. Dr. Tokuji Unno
– Research topic: In 1977, he conducted an aerodynamic study of airflow, its speed/volume, and the pressure exerted on the ears while clearing the nose.
– Dr. Tokuji was at Asahikawa Medical University in Japan.
– His award was accepted by his colleague Professor Miki Takahara.
Ig Nobel Prizes were also given in these fields
– Technology: Changhong Cao, Jianyu Li, and others.
– Research topic: The possibility of using the blood-sucking mouthparts of mosquitoes as ultra-fine 3D-printing nozzles was studied.
– Soil Science: Pia Viviani, Atlant Beeri, and others. – Research topic: Cotton underwear was buried in the ground in 25 countries to study organisms present in the soil.
– Physics: Zhao Pan, Kavi Thurairajah, and others. – Research topic: Splash-free urinal designs were developed using liquid impact angles.
– Development: Matilda Brindle, Stuart West, Catherine F. Talbot
– Research topic: A study was conducted on how kissing may have evolved among animal species.
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7. Who became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Adobe software company?
a. Anil Chakravarthy
b. Shantanu Narayen
c. Sudhir Narayan
d. Dan Durn
Answer: a. Anil Chakravarthy
– Adobe appointed him on 3 September 2026.
– He has been appointed in place of Shantanu Narayen.
– Anil Chakravarthy is currently the head of Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration business.
– He will join the company’s Board of Directors on 1 December 2026.
– Anil Chakravarthy joined Adobe in January 2020.
– He studied at IIT-BHU and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
– Before joining Adobe, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Informatica.
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8. Krishna Achyutarao passed away on September 4, 2026; what was he known for?
a. Politician
b. Eminent climate scientist
c. Social worker
d. Architect
Answer: b. Eminent climate scientist
– 62-year-old Krishna Achyutarao was a professor at the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS) of IIT Delhi.
– He served as Dean (Faculty) of IIT Delhi and Head of the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences.
– He was a lead author of the reports of Working Group I of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (Fifth and Sixth Assessment Reports).
– His main research focused on analyzing the patterns of climate change, climate risk assessment, and the causes of extreme weather events.
– He was a member of the Joint Scientific Committee of the World Climate Research Programme and the CLIVAR Scientific Steering Group.
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9. In which African country did President William Ruto order the Indian company Tata Chemicals to shut down operations, asking, “Are we slaves to others?”
a. Uganda
b. Tanzania
c. Somalia
d. Kenya
Answer: d. Kenya
– Kenya’s President William Ruto issued the order on 3 September 2026.
– He alleged that the country’s presence of the company had not benefited the country.
– Ruto said that the Kenyan government would bring in two new companies to take over the operations currently being run by Tata Chemicals.
– He stipulated that the new investors would have to establish manufacturing plants in Kenya itself.
– Whereas Tata Chemicals was currently engaged only in mining and basic processing there.
– Tata Chemicals said, “In response to the government’s letter dated 28 July 2026, we had already submitted all the necessary information and reports to the Kenyan government on 11 August.
– We respect the authority of the Kenyan government and are committed to finding a solution through dialogue.
What does Tata Chemicals do there?
– In fact, Tata Chemicals extracts raw material from Lake Magadi there and produces soda ash.
– And exports it to India and around the world.
– Tata Chemicals acquired the ‘Magadi Soda Company’ in 2005, which was later renamed Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited.
– Soda ash: It is a major industrial chemical. It is used in the glass industry, soaps and detergents, and the chemical industry.
Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
Population: 5.86 crore
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Languages: Swahili and English.
Neighboring countries: Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia.
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10. When is National Teachers Day celebrated?
a. 1 September
b. 3 September
c. 4 September
d. 5 September
Answer: d. 5 September
– Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
– Dr. Radhakrishnan was born on 5 September 1888.
– He was a philosopher, scholar, and Bharat Ratna awardee.
– He was the second President of India (1962 to 1967) and the first Vice President of India (1952-1962).
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11. When is International Day of Charity celebrated?
a. 03 September
b. 04 September
c. 05 September
d. 06 September
Answer: c. 05 September
– This day is observed on the death anniversary of Mother Teresa.
– The United Nations has declared this day.
– Note: – Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work in the struggle to overcome “poverty and distress”.
Note
– Mother Teresa was born on 26 August 1910 in Skopje (present-day North Macedonia) and died on 5 September 1997 in Kolkata.
– In 1948, she founded an organization called “Missionaries of Charity”.
– Its objective was to serve the poor, sick, orphans, and helpless people.
– In Kolkata, she opened a shelter called Nirmal Hriday, where homeless and sick people received dignified care during their final days.
– She also opened several centers for people suffering from leprosy, those suffering from hunger, and orphaned children.
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12. Which Indian company signed a deal with Indo-Russian Rifles (IRRPL) to manufacture ammunition for the AK-203 assault rifle?
a. Munitions India Limited
b. Bharat Dynamics Limited
c. Adani Defence and Aerospace
d. Tata Advanced Systems Limited
Answer: c. Adani Defence and Aerospace
– Adani Defence and Aerospace and Indo-Russian Rifles (IRRPL) signed a 5-year deal in September 2026.
– Under this, Adani Defence will manufacture and supply 7.62mm ammunition for the Indian Army’s AK-203 assault rifles.
– The biggest advantage of this agreement will be that the Army will no longer have to depend on another country for ammunition and will continuously receive cartridges manufactured in India.
Ammunition will be manufactured at Adani’s Kanpur plant
– Adani Defence has started a new factory in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where ammunition for small arms is manufactured.
More than 6 lakh AK-203 rifles are being manufactured in Amethi
– IRRPL is a company formed jointly by the governments of India and Russia in 2019.
– Its work is to manufacture modern AK-203 rifles for the Indian Army.
– The company’s factory is located in Amethi (Korwa), Uttar Pradesh.
– The Ministry of Defence placed an order in December 2021 for the manufacture of 6,01,427 AK-203 rifles at this factory.
IRRPL is a joint venture of Indian and Russian companies
– Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) includes companies from both India and Russia.
– Indian partners: Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited and Munitions India Limited.
– Russian partners: Concern Kalashnikov and Rosoboronexport.
AK-203 Assault Rifle
– Speed: Firing capacity of 700 rounds in 1 minute
– Range: 500 to 800 meters
– Magazine: 30 rounds of ammunition in one
– Mode: Semi-automatic, fully-automatic mode
– Weight: 3.8 kilograms
– Barrel: 16.3 inches
– Caliber: 7.62 mm
– Length: 705 mm
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